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Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Honeywell (HON) Stock News & Forecast Today: Evercore’s $255 Target Puts 2026 Breakup Catalysts Back in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Honeywell (HON) Stock News & Forecast Today: Evercore’s $255 Target Puts 2026 Breakup Catalysts Back in Focus (Dec. 17, 2025)

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as fresh Wall Street commentary and a steady drumbeat of corporate transformation milestones shape the narrative around the industrial giant’s next phase. In afternoon New York trading, Honeywell stock hovered around $200–$201, up about 1% on the session, with an intraday range roughly between $198 and $202. While today’s move is modest, the underlying story is bigger: Honeywell is in the middle of a multi-year shift from diversified conglomerate to a set of more focused, standalone businesses—a change that analysts increasingly frame as a catalyst-rich
17 December 2025
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets on Dec. 17, 2025

Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX) Stock News, Forecasts and Analyst Targets on Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025 — Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) is having a mixed day on the tape: the stock is pulling back even as Wall Street continues to lift price targets and highlight the company as a prime beneficiary of AI-driven data growth and tight capacity in enterprise hard-disk drives. As of 19:50 UTC on Wednesday, Seagate shares were $276.81, down $11.32 (-3.93%) on the session, after trading as high as $296.12 and as low as $276.41. That intraday dip is notable because the news flow around Seagate has stayed bullish into today—especially on the analyst-forecast front—while the market
17 December 2025
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AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News on Dec. 17, 2025: BlueBird 6 Launch Timeline Shifts Again, While Analyst Targets Lag the Rally

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Stock News on Dec. 17, 2025: BlueBird 6 Launch Timeline Shifts Again, While Analyst Targets Lag the Rally

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS) stock is sharply lower in Wednesday trading (December 17, 2025) as investors refocus on one core variable that has repeatedly moved the shares this year: the timing and execution risk around the company’s next-generation satellite rollout—starting with BlueBird 6. The pullback comes after a year of explosive momentum, leaving the market unusually sensitive to schedule slippage, insider activity, and near-term visibility. As of the latest market update available this afternoon, ASTS is trading around $62—down roughly 9% on the day—with an intraday range that underscores the stock’s high volatility. MarketBeat ASTS stock price action today:
17 December 2025
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Vistra Corp (VST) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Cut, “AI Power Trade” Volatility, and the Next Big PJM Catalyst

Vistra Corp (VST) Stock Slides on Dec. 17, 2025: Analyst Cut, “AI Power Trade” Volatility, and the Next Big PJM Catalyst

Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as the stock trades lower after a fresh Wall Street price-target cut, while investors weigh a tug-of-war between near-term sentiment shifts and structural tailwinds tied to U.S. power demand and capacity market pricing. In early trading, Vistra shares opened around the low-$170s and fell into the mid-$160s, as coverage updates and sector-wide positioning pressured the “AI power” complex that has powered many utilities and independent power producers (IPPs) higher over the past year. MarketBeat+1 Below is what’s driving VST today, what analysts are forecasting, and the
17 December 2025
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Coherent Corp. Stock (COHR) Jumps on Morgan Stanley Price-Target Hike as New SEC Filings Spotlight Bain Share Overhang (Dec. 17, 2025)

Coherent Corp. Stock (COHR) Jumps on Morgan Stanley Price-Target Hike as New SEC Filings Spotlight Bain Share Overhang (Dec. 17, 2025)

Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025, as the stock outperformed in early trading following a fresh Wall Street price-target increase—while a pair of recent SEC filings adds new context for investors watching share supply, sponsor selling, and how the company is now reporting its fastest-growing business lines. SEC+3Nasdaq+3GuruFocus+3 In today’s market chatter, two narratives are colliding: Below is what matters in the latest Coherent stock news, forecasts, and analysis—grounded in what’s been filed and published as of 17.12.2025. What’s happening with COHR stock today Coherent shares were among notable gainers in early Wednesday
17 December 2025
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Intuit (INTU) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 17, 2025

Intuit (INTU) Stock Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 17, 2025

December 17, 2025 Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU)—the fintech platform behind TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp—is back in focus on Dec. 17, 2025 as investors weigh a recent rebound, a steady stream of analyst target updates, and a growing narrative that Intuit’s AI strategy could reshape how consumers and small businesses manage money. Reuters+1 As of Wednesday trading, INTU stock is around $666, slightly lower on the day after Tuesday’s strong close. MarketWatch INTU stock price check (Dec. 17, 2025) That “down a bit today, up solidly yesterday” pattern matters because it shows Intuit stock is still trading like a
17 December 2025
Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock: Latest Price, Today’s Institutional Moves, and Wall Street Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Stock: Latest Price, Today’s Institutional Moves, and Wall Street Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

December 17, 2025 — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is back in focus for stock investors on Wednesday as a wave of institutional filing headlines hits the tape alongside a busy run of analyst upgrades and price-target increases from early December. At the same time, Thermo Fisher’s long-term equity story remains tied to the same big themes: demand for tools and services used across drug development, bioprocessing, diagnostics, and lab operations, plus the company’s steady cadence of portfolio moves and capital returns. Below is a complete, news-style roundup of what’s moving Thermo Fisher Scientific stock today, what analysts are
17 December 2025
Home Depot Stock (NYSE:HD) News Today: Truist Lifts Price Target to $390 as Housing Signals Stay Mixed — December 17, 2025

Home Depot Stock (NYSE:HD) News Today: Truist Lifts Price Target to $390 as Housing Signals Stay Mixed — December 17, 2025

Home Depot stock (NYSE:HD) is in focus on December 17, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh analyst price-target increase, a housing backdrop that remains “better—but not fixed,” and a growing list of non-operational headlines that can shape short-term sentiment. As of the latest market update today, Home Depot shares traded at about $356, up roughly 1% on the session after opening near $352 and moving in a $351–$357 intraday range. That bounce follows Tuesday’s weaker close, when HD fell 1.21% to $352.68, leaving the stock about 17% below its 52-week high of $426.75 set on September 17, 2025. MarketWatch Below
17 December 2025
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Oklo Inc. Stock (NYSE: OKLO) News Today: Why OKLO Is Sliding on Dec. 17, 2025—Latest Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Oklo Inc. Stock (NYSE: OKLO) News Today: Why OKLO Is Sliding on Dec. 17, 2025—Latest Headlines, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) stock is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors weigh a fresh technical milestone tied to plutonium-fueled reactor development against renewed pressure on the “AI energy trade” and ongoing dilution concerns. As of the latest available update today, OKLO traded at about $76.22, down roughly 8.7% from the prior close, after opening near $84.29 and swinging between an intraday high of $85.54 and low of $75.76 on heavy volume. Below is what’s driving the move, what the latest forecasts say, and the key catalysts—and risks—now shaping the Oklo stock narrative. What’s happening
17 December 2025
General Mills Stock (NYSE: GIS) Jumps After Q2 FY2026 Earnings Beat: Outlook Reaffirmed, Analysts Map the Next Move

General Mills Stock (NYSE: GIS) Jumps After Q2 FY2026 Earnings Beat: Outlook Reaffirmed, Analysts Map the Next Move

General Mills, Inc. stock (NYSE: GIS) was higher on Wednesday, December 17, after the packaged-foods giant delivered a better-than-expected fiscal second quarter and reiterated its full-year outlook—an important signal for investors watching whether the company’s “remarkability” and pricing actions can restore sustainable volume growth without sacrificing too much profitability. Reuters+1 Shares traded around $48.52 during the session, up roughly 3% versus the prior close, after the company posted results that topped many Wall Street estimates even as year-over-year comparisons remained pressured by portfolio reshaping and investment spending. Barron’s What happened to General Mills stock today The day’s catalyst was General
17 December 2025
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American Airlines (AAL) Stock Today: Premium Overhaul Push, Loyalty Moves, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

American Airlines (AAL) Stock Today: Premium Overhaul Push, Loyalty Moves, and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) stock was modestly lower in Wednesday trading as investors digested a fresh burst of “premium” news—and weighed what it means for margins, cash flow, and a turnaround that still has work to do. By mid-day/afternoon on Dec. 17, AAL was trading around $15.85–$15.87, down roughly 0.7%–0.9% on the session, after surging 4.31% on Tuesday (Dec. 16) amid heavy volume. Investing.com+2MarketBeat+2 AAL stock focus on Dec. 17: what’s driving the headlines 1) Reuters: American Airlines ramps up premium upgrades to catch Delta and United The biggest market-moving narrative today came from a Reuters report describing
17 December 2025
Nu Holdings (NU) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nubank Shares Dip as Options Traders Turn Cautious and Institutions Reposition

Nu Holdings (NU) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Nubank Shares Dip as Options Traders Turn Cautious and Institutions Reposition

December 17, 2025 — Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NU), the parent of Brazilian digital bank Nubank, traded lower Wednesday as investors digested a fresh wave of institutional-position updates and a new read on options-market sentiment—with Wall Street’s broader risk appetite also cooling. Reuters As of this afternoon, NU shares were down roughly 2% in U.S. trading, hovering in the mid-$15 range after opening above $16. StockAnalysis Below is what’s driving today’s conversation around Nu Holdings stock, what analysts are forecasting into 2026, and the catalysts investors are watching next. Nu Holdings stock price check: where NU trades on Dec. 17,
17 December 2025
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IonQ (IONQ) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Joins Jefferies With Fresh Coverage—Latest Headlines, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook

IonQ (IONQ) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Wedbush Joins Jefferies With Fresh Coverage—Latest Headlines, Price Targets, and 2026 Outlook

Updated: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025—this time not because of earnings, but because Wall Street is rapidly building out coverage of the “pure-play” quantum computing names. Wedbush initiated coverage on IonQ today with an Outperform rating and a $60 price target, one day after Jefferies initiated with a Buy and a much higher $100 target. Investing.com+2Investing.com+2 Despite those bullish headlines, IonQ stock is down sharply intraday. As of 19:16 UTC (mid-afternoon in New York), IONQ traded at $46.95, down about 5.48% on the day, after opening above $50
17 December 2025
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CrowdStrike Stock (CRWD) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Falcon AIDR AI Security Launch, Analyst Forecasts, Options Signals, and What’s Moving Shares

CrowdStrike Stock (CRWD) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Falcon AIDR AI Security Launch, Analyst Forecasts, Options Signals, and What’s Moving Shares

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, as investors weigh fresh product momentum tied to enterprise AI security against a rich valuation and mixed near-term sentiment signals from options and institutional positioning. At the time of publication, CRWD shares were trading around $474.62, down about 2.85% on the day, after opening near $489.08 and touching an intraday high near $492.75 and a low around $473.67. What’s driving the conversation isn’t a single earnings headline (CrowdStrike last reported on Dec. 2), but a cluster of developments hitting the tape today—including coverage of a
17 December 2025
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Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) Today: Buyback Boom, Dividend Hike, Africa Expansion—and the Swipe-Fee Legal Risk Investors Are Watching

Mastercard Stock (NYSE: MA) Today: Buyback Boom, Dividend Hike, Africa Expansion—and the Swipe-Fee Legal Risk Investors Are Watching

December 17, 2025 — Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) is closing out mid-December with a familiar mix of strengths and scrutiny: a powerful shareholder-return story (a new $14 billion repurchase authorization and a 14% dividend increase), steady business momentum tied to digital payments, and a renewed legal spotlight on U.S. “swipe fee” economics after major retailers urged a judge to block a proposed Visa/Mastercard settlement. Mastercard Investor Relations+1 In Wednesday’s trade (Dec. 17), MA was holding near the $567–$568 area, modestly higher on the session—resilient amid a broader market pullback driven by macro uncertainty and delayed U.S. data that left investors
17 December 2025
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Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Visa Expands USDC Settlement, Circle Signs New Asia Payments Deal, Analysts Refresh Forecasts

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Stock News Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Visa Expands USDC Settlement, Circle Signs New Asia Payments Deal, Analysts Refresh Forecasts

NEW YORK — December 17, 2025 — Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) is back in the spotlight after two major catalysts hit the tape in less than 24 hours: Visa’s launch of USDC settlement for U.S. institutions and Circle’s newly announced cross-border payments collaboration in Asia. Circle shares have traded actively Wednesday, reflecting a familiar pattern for the volatile post‑IPO crypto-fintech name: a sharp repricing on headline news, followed by fast profit-taking and re-positioning. As of the latest trade on Dec. 17, CRCL was $80.98, down $2.02 (-2.43%) on the day, after swinging between $79.89 and $85.66 with roughly
17 December 2025
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Jabil (JBL) Stock Swings After Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised FY2026 Outlook: AI Data Center Demand Takes Center Stage

Jabil (JBL) Stock Swings After Q1 Earnings Beat and Raised FY2026 Outlook: AI Data Center Demand Takes Center Stage

Dec. 17, 2025 — Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) became one of the most-watched industrial tech names on Wednesday after the electronics manufacturing services giant posted a fiscal first-quarter 2026 beat, lifted its full-year outlook, and pointed again to accelerating demand tied to AI-driven data center buildouts. Reuters+1 The early reaction was bullish: Reuters reported the shares were up more than 5.8% in premarket trading following the release. Reuters But trading turned volatile as the session progressed. Market data shows JBL opened sharply higher, touched a fresh intraday high, then gave back much of the move later in the day. Below
17 December 2025
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Bank of America Stock (BAC) News Today, Dec. 17, 2025: Activist Buzz, Fresh Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Bank of America Stock (BAC) News Today, Dec. 17, 2025: Activist Buzz, Fresh Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) is closing out 2025 near multi-year highs, with investors weighing a mix of upbeat Wall Street forecasts, sector momentum, and a new wave of “what if?” commentary around activism in big banks. On Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, BAC traded around the mid-$50s after opening near $55.20, with the stock fluctuating between roughly $54.50 and $55.56 intraday. markets.businessinsider.com Below is a full, publication-ready roundup of today’s key news, forecasts, and analyses dated 17.12.2025, plus what matters most for BAC holders heading into 2026. Bank of America stock price snapshot on Dec. 17, 2025 BAC’s trading
17 December 2025
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Synopsys Stock (SNPS) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Class-Action Headlines, Nvidia’s $2B Stake, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook

Synopsys Stock (SNPS) News Today — Dec. 17, 2025: Class-Action Headlines, Nvidia’s $2B Stake, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is back in the spotlight on December 17, 2025, with investors weighing a fresh round of securities class-action reminders against a much bigger strategic narrative: the company’s post-Ansys transformation, new AI-accelerated engineering partnerships, and a 2026 outlook that management believes can deliver another record year. As of the latest available trading update on Dec. 17, SNPS traded around $457.90, down about 1.17% on the day, after opening near $465.31 and moving between roughly $455.98 and $474.32 intraday. Below is what’s driving Synopsys stock right now, what the latest forecasts are signaling, and what investors will likely
17 December 2025
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Spotify Stock (SPOT) News Today: Citizens Starts Coverage With $800 Target as Shares Slip; Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Spotify Stock (SPOT) News Today: Citizens Starts Coverage With $800 Target as Shares Slip; Analyst Forecasts and Key Catalysts (Dec. 17, 2025)

Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) is back in the spotlight on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after Citizens JMP initiated coverage with a “Market Outperform” rating and a $800 price target—a fresh bullish call that briefly helped lift sentiment in early trading. TradingView+1 But by mid-day, the stock was trading lower, highlighting a familiar theme for Spotify investors in late 2025: strong long-term narratives around pricing power and platform expansion, mixed with near-term volatility tied to valuation, macro headlines, and execution risks. As of the latest quote captured Wednesday afternoon, SPOT traded around $564.85, down about 2.46% on the session. Spotify
17 December 2025
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Agricultural Bank of China 601288 A-shares slide as tech rout bites; inflation data is the next test

Agricultural Bank of China 601288 A-shares slide as tech rout bites; inflation data is the next test

7 February 2026
Agricultural Bank of China’s A shares closed down 0.45% at 6.67 yuan in Shanghai Friday, with turnover at 2.24 billion yuan. The bank’s A-share capital remained unchanged at 319.24 billion shares as of Jan. 31. Mainland and Hong Kong stocks fell after a global tech selloff and a sharp drop in silver futures. China’s January CPI data is due Feb. 11, with trading expected to thin ahead of the Lunar New Year break.
Palantir stock price rebounds after AI shakeout — what traders watch next week

Palantir stock price rebounds after AI shakeout — what traders watch next week

7 February 2026
Palantir Technologies shares rose 4.5% to $135.90 Friday after reporting a 70% jump in Q4 revenue to $1.407 billion and forecasting 61% revenue growth in 2026. The stock rebounded from a 6.8% drop Thursday, triggered by concerns over Big Tech capital spending and AI’s impact on software demand. A new partnership with Cognizant and U.S. government policy shifts kept Palantir in focus. Director Alexander D. Moore sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2.
Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

Coca-Cola stock price ends near $79 — frozen products exit sets up KO earnings week

7 February 2026
Coca-Cola will discontinue its frozen products, including the Minute Maid frozen line, in the U.S. and Canada in Q1 2026. Shares closed Friday up 0.66% at $79.03 ahead of Tuesday’s quarterly results. CEO James Quincey sold 337,824 shares on Feb. 3 for about $26 million under a pre-arranged plan. Options pricing suggests a possible 3% move after earnings.
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